Recipes
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Raw Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Cake
Looking for something healthy to replace the traditional box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day this year? Here is a 5 ingredient fruit-based dessert to enjoy after a quiet romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. The base is made with a blend of frozen bananas, raw cacao powder, cashews, and a few dates with a simple raspberry sauce to drizzle over top. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a bit of dried coconut flakes. A healthy and sexy whole food dessert to share this Valentine’s Day while eliminating any negative impact on your fitness training. Ingredients Makes 4 servings 7 frozen bananas (with brown…
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Indian-Spiced Lentils with Seasoned Quinoa
INDIAN-SPICED LENTILS with SEASONED QUINOA Mix up your dinner repertoire with this spicy quinoa and lentil dish. As a seed with a grain-like texture, quinoa is a healthy staple ingredient for those avoiding gluten in their diets. This Indian-inspired meal is light yet satisfying but also has the nutrition and depth of flavor that speaks to the season. Lentils and quinoa are a match made in heaven, so you can’t go wrong this hearty dish that is full of aromatic spices. INDIAN-SPICED LENTILS Ingredients Makes 2 servings 32 ounce crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced onion 1…
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Ginger-Sage Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Autumn Salad
GINGER-SAGE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP with FRESH AUTUMN SALAD During the fall season, there is nothing as comforting as a bowl of warm butternut squash soup. This dairy-free bowl of nourishment is puréed to a velvety creaminess that rivals any popular cream soup. It’s bright, vibrant color will definitely ward off those nasty pre-winter blues. Serve with Fresh Autumn Salad and you have yourself a hearty and satisfying meal for lunch or a light dinner. Ingredients 4 cups water 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped (or 2 cups purée) 1 apple, cored and chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 celery, chopped…
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DIY: RAW ALMOND MILK
RAW ALMOND MILK Makes about 8 servings (4 oz) 1 cup almonds 4 cups water 2 dates Instructions 1. Soak the almonds in 2 cups filtered water overnight or for at least 8 hours. (If you are not ready to make your almond milk after 8 hours of soaking, rinse almonds, refill with fresh filtered water, place bowl in fridge for up to 2 days). Soaking allows the almonds to take in water and expand, releasing enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid in the process, while making the nutrients in the almond more absorbable. 2. Pour almonds into a strainer and…
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GREEN MOJO Detox Juice
During a juice cleanse you are giving your body permission to take a break. Allowing your body to take a break from hard-to-digest foods, gives it a chance to rest, repair, and rejuvenate. Kickstart your health with this refreshing, vitamin-filled green juice. A break from eating solid food, with the addition of this nutrient-dense elixir, and you will have your mojo invigorated in no time. GREEN MOJO 1 large cucumber 2 green apples 2-3 kale leaves 1/2 lemon, without peel 6-8 fresh mint leaves Process vegetables through a masticating juicer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Best if consumed immediately after blending,…
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FLAMING SCARLET Detox Juice
Detoxification and juicing go hand in hand. When we abstain from solid food and deliver nutrients in the form of juices and/or blended foods, we free up digestive energy and allow the body to shift that energy towards the detox process. The body needs ‘energy’ and ‘nutrients’ to keep up with it’s daily job of detoxification. For every ‘toxin’ molecule our body detoxifies, it also loses a ‘nutrient’ molecule in the process, which needs to be replenished. Juices and smoothies give a concentrated amount of nutrients and require the least amount of bodily energy. This is why the detoxification process…
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EMERALD CITY Detox Smoothie
This green smoothie provides a hefty dose of chlorophyll. This plant-based molecule is a potent blood-cleanser, it can attach to toxins and remove them from the body, making this green brew a perfect addition to any detox program. The chlorophyll found in green plants also carries a significant amount of oxygen to our ‘cells’ and our healthy ‘gut bacteria’. This is vitally important since both require an oxygen-rich environment to survive. So head on over to the Emerald City and get your daily dose of chlorophyll. EMERALD CITY 2 bananas 1 green apple 3 cups spinach 2 kale or collard…
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Cashew Fig Bar with Pistachios
Cashew Fig Bar with pistachios Serves 5 These rich, dairy free, no-bake bars are sweetened only with natural sugars and contain just 7 everyday whole food ingredients. They are easy to prepare (if you have a high-speed blender and food processor) and you just pop them in the freezer to set. Enjoy. Crust 1 cup quick oats 1 cup dates Place into food processor and blend until the mixture just begins to clump together, do not over process. Press crust into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 6 x 8 pan. Place into freezer to firm up while preparing…
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Greek Pizza and Spinach Salad
Greek Pizza and Spinach Salad with Raw Cashew Feta This Greek-inspired meal serves up a unique combo of whole food ingredients. The olive and cashew feta adds big, bold flavor to both the pizza and salad and will have your mouth watering for more. Pizza Makes 1 serving 2 millet-flax lavash (or other thin-crust) 2/3 cup oil free garlic hummus (recipe below) 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped 1 potato, sliced paper-thin 8 kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped Feta crumbles (recipe below) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread 1/3 cup hummus on each lavash…
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Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato
Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato with chipotle sauce and cashew sour cream This unique raw-cooked fusion recipe delivers a healthy plant-based version of sweet potato skins. There is only two cooked* ingredients in the entire recipe and they are generously stuffed with a raw veggie combo of tomato, onion, and bell peppers with black beans. It’s smothered in a creamy chipotle sauce then finished with a raw cashew sour cream and fresh scallions. A delicious and satisfying way to get raw foods into your diet without having to go all-in. Served with a fresh pressed cilantro-lime green juice, recipe below. Makes…
